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LJ05 CPY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,958 mi
Last recorded50,958 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 47,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 45,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,942 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,702 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,076 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,043 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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LJ05 CPY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 CPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 CPY registered?

LJ05 CPY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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